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Formed in 2002, Ian Williams, Dave Konopka, Tyondai Brazton and John Stanier all came together from a variety of math rock and alternative metal groups including Don Caballero and Helmet, and were keen to play the kind of uncompromisingly experimental music they’d cut their teeth playing.
However, their other intention was to combine it with influences from indie rock and electronica, rather than other forms of heavy music. Wisely, the band took their time writing and recording their first releases, waiting two years before releasing their debut record “EP C” on Monitor Records. After a further three EPs were released over the next three years, the band signed to Warp Records in 2007 for the release of their debut album “Mirrored”. The album was a critical smash all over the world, thanks in part to the success of its debut single “Atlas”, which was hailed as one of the best singles of the year by the end of 2007.
The band spent the next couple of years as one of the most critically acclaimed acts of their time, playing sold out shows wherever they could and getting songs on the soundtrack to everything from Skins to Twilight to the All Tomorrow’s Parties documentary. Following singer Braxton’s departure in 2010, the band continued as an instrumental act, drafting in vocalists like Gary Numan, Kazu Makino, and Yamantaka Eye to sing on their next album, 2011’s “Gloss Drop”. Since, the band have remained an unmissable live act, and one of the most fascinating indie rock acts of their generation.
Dave Konopka, Ian Williams and John Stanier have turned the tables on themselves this time, confronted their own ideas of what Battles is – and on their third album (release in September 2015), have willed an answer to that question into existence. As the name might imply, La Di Da Di is a mushrooming monolith of repetition. It is an organic techno thrum of nearly infinite loops that refuse to remain consistent. The rhythmic genus of Battles is here as ever; full frontal, heightened and unforgiving – the gauntlet through which melody and harmony must pass, assailed at every turn.
Live-Bewertungen
New York experimental rock outfit Battles have achieved a great balance between style and substance in their live performance. Their synonymous black and white lighting mixture offers a nice monotone effect to the whole evening and really sets a mood within the venue. It is pretty entrancing at times as you imagine watching some bizarre comic strip soundtracked by some really great rock music.
They cross the genres of experimental, math and indie all within their rock sound and this ability to vary is really impressive to see. The instruments are swapped regularly with a whole host of guitars being used to their absolute maximum to deliver the warped sounds of the recorded material. The whole show feels a lot more produced than you would expect for a band who only really appeared on the circuit in the mid-00s. They close much to the disappointment of fans after twelve developed and strung out tracks with a high point of 'Futura'.
sean-ward
Battles at The Electric Ballroom, London (28th Oct 2015)
Having waited for about 8 years to see these guys, I had very high expecations prior to the gig; Battles certainly did not disappoint. I've always been a fan of their records but there is a real rawness/energy in their live show that the recordings have always failed to capture.
Watching them create the loops from scratch in real-time is a sight to behold in itself. John Stanier is an incredible drummer -- not only does he groove with style, each hit is full of precision and power. This is a band that must be experienced live -- even if you are unsure about their recorded material!
mikey-mo
Went to see Deerhunter in SF but Battles blew me away when they opened. One of the loudest shows I've been at in a long time but could hear so many interesting things going on in all the distortion. Deerhunter is one of my favorite bands and they were awesome, but I have to say that the Battles set is what I keep thinking back to. Do not miss an opportunity to see these guys live (even if you're kind of meh on their studio stuff)
walnerz
Plagued by technical difficulties the set never really got going until Atlas, then some idiot in the front threw the remains of their beer on stage causing the band to cut the song short and not to return for an encore.
Having seen them before and considered them to be an amazing, right, live band this show was extremely disappointing.
frogonastick
Been wanting to see Battles live for about 10 years. It was awesome. The intensity of their live show is perfectly matched by the creativity of their music. John stander is an animal and had me transfixed the entire set. If you get a chance to see them play, do not sleep on it.
sean-wallace
EASILY THE BEST LIVE BAND I HAVE EVER SEEN IN TERMS OF INNOVATION AND DELIVERY CONSIDERING HOW COMPLICATED THEIR MUSIC IS. STANIER GIVES 100% THROUGHT THE PERFORMANCE AND IS LITERALLY COVERED IN SWEAT BY THE END. SAW THEM AT THE CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION AND WAS GOOD VIBES
aung-thein
Total devestation!
A live vocalist will never ever be needed ever again...
Braxton sucked anyways :-)...
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kyleballes
After almost 15 years, Battles is still playing a high-energy, innovative and totally rockin show. I'm so glad I got to see them. Everyone I was with, who were not Battles fans, loved the show and are now big fans.
ahuckabee
One of the best concerts I've been to. They really give it their all. Unlike anything I have ever seen before. Xenia Rubinos, the opener was awesome. Highly recommend seeing them
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